“From its first edition, the RTIA Show was designed as a totally unique art fair experience centered on a fun, welcoming environment celebrating the creative energy of the region,” says RTIA COO Briana Dolan, who founded the Reno Fine Arts Collective in 2021 with her father Kevin O’Keefe, CEO.
The annual art show, held Sept 12-15 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, brings 300 exhibitors, this year from 20 countries and 20 U.S. states. Live music, local brewery tastings, diverse panel discussions, and short films all make the RTIA Show distinctive from other regional fairs.
As one of the fastest growing art events in the nation, the RTIA Show boasts one of the largest indoor sculpture presentations, including a 600-foot sculpture walk and space dedicated to over a dozen massive artworks from Burning Man. Special features this year include an International Basque Art showcase, a Surrealism Exhibition with original Salvador Dali works, and a free music festival.
The RTIA Show supports community, not only by expanding its exposure and involving various local art students, but also through financial philanthropy. Silent auctions will be held where all proceeds benefit youth at Eddy House and Rennervation Foundation.